seafarer

noun
UK: /ˈsiːˌfeərər/
US: /ˈsiːˌferər/

  1. A person who travels by sea; a sailor.

    1. The seafarer returned home after many years.
    2. Every young seafarer dreams of exploring distant lands and facing ocean challenges.

Synonyms

sailor mariner seaman navigator

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "seafarer" is /ˈsiːˌfeərər/ in British English and /ˈsiːˌferər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seafarer": sailor, mariner, seaman, navigator.

Example usage of "seafarer": "The seafarer returned home after many years.". More examples on the page.